Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival attracts 300,000 visitors
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 attracted more than 300,000 visitors over 45 days, boosting tourism in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate through cultural, adventure and family experiences showcasing the destination’s natural and tourism appeal.
Saudi Arabia breaks ground on new Westin Abha tourism project
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal laid the foundation stone for the “Westin Abha” project, spanning more than 153,000 square metres and featuring 330 hotel units, 52 villas and chalets, and 78 residential units, in a bid to strengthen the region’s tourism sector.
Expo 2030 Riyadh, Atout France strengthen tourism cooperation
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France, France’s national tourism development agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic cooperation, technical support and knowledge exchange ahead of the World Expo in Riyadh.
PATA Travel Mart 2026 connects 1,100 tourism delegates in Kuching
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) has opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, bringing together more than 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events.
Azerbaijan showcases tourism offerings at PATA Travel Mart
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
The Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), alongside four local tourism industry partners, showcased the country’s tourism offerings at PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 in Kuching, Malaysia, strengthening Azerbaijan’s engagement with international travel markets.
BRICS tourism ministers adopt Jaipur 2026 Declaration
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
The BRICS tourism ministers have adopted the Jaipur Declaration by consensus at the ministerial meeting held under India’s 2026 Chairmanship setting AI and Tourism, sustainability, tourism skilling and seamless travel as its top priorities.
PATA Travel Mart brings together 1,100 delegates from 48 countries
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026), which opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia on Tuesday (Aug 18) bought together over 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events.
Saudi travellers turn to secondary, coastal destinations this summer
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Saudi travellers are broadening their summer travel choices, with a cluster of secondary cities recording sharp increases in searches for round-trip flights, according to the latest data from Wego, a major travel app and online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Bahri unit seals strategic logistics collaboration with Red Sea Global
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Bahri Logistics, a unit of Saudi national shipping company Bahri, has signed an agreement with Red Sea Global, the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations to expand their existing partnership and also explore new opportunities for strategic logistics collaboration.
Red Sea Global opens Rosewood AMAALA offering residential style hospitality
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Rosewood AMAALA, a luxury resort located at Triple Bay on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern Red Sea coast. The opening marks another milestone in the company’s strategy to establish AMAALA as the Kingdom’s flagship wellness destination.
DCT Abu Dhabi launches inaugural Visitor Experience Awards
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the inaugural Visitor Experience Awards, a flagship annual programme recognising organisations and frontline professionals delivering exceptional visitor experiences across the emirate.
Preparedness key for quick tourism recovery, says study
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Destinations that act before disruption hits recover up to 1.5 times faster than those that wait, according to a new research.
Bahrain outlines plans to boost tourism growth, attract major events
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is advancing plans to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, with initiatives reviewed during its third 2026 board meeting.
World Governments Summit, World Travel & Tourism Council join forces to advance global travel
Sun, 09 Aug 2026
The World Governments Summit Organisation and World Travel & Tourism Council have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen government-private sector cooperation on travel and tourism.
Mena tourism industry positions for Chinese travel revival ahead of ATM 2026
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Mena destinations are preparing for the return of Chinese travellers as outbound demand from China remains resilient. New Dragon Trail International research highlights recovery opportunities ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.
Vietnam Golf Coast eyes growth as Da Nang tourism jumps 20.9pc in 2026
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Vietnam’s Golf Coast expects a strong 2026 season as Da Nang records record tourism growth, welcoming 7.74 million overnight visitors in the first five months, including 4.18 million international arrivals, up 23.6% year on year.
Türkiye welcomes 25.8m international visitors in first half of 2026
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Türkiye welcomed 25.8 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, while tourism revenues remained stable compared with the previous year at $25.8 billion, according to Mehmet Ersoy, Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism.
Global travel, tourism investment surpasses $1trn in 2025: WTTC
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Record Travel & Tourism investment exceeding $1 trillion in 2025, driven by major markets including the US, China, India and Saudi Arabia, is fueling global economic growth, improving connectivity and creating jobs, according to the latest report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Al Jabal Al Akhdar festival draws 100,000 visitors, boosts Oman tourism activity
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 has attracted over 100,000 visitors, boosting tourism and local economic activity. The 45-day event features cultural, sporting and entertainment activities while supporting SMEs, family businesses and farmers.
Saudi hospitality sector hit by softer corporate travel in H1
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia's hotel market lost momentum in the first half of the year as corporate travel slowed and regional uncertainty dampened demand, but industry fundamentals remain intact, backed by higher domestic tourism spend and an expanding pipeline of hotel projects, an industry expert said.
Saudi Tourism Authority teams up with Mastercard to attract global visitors
Sun, 02 Aug 2026
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Mastercard have partnered to boost Saudi Arabia’s tourism growth, using data insights, targeted campaigns, and digital experiences to attract international visitors.